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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1167635
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32 open or forthcoming · Charity / VCSE · Prevention or relief of poverty
Real Hope is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1167635. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Afghanistan. The register describes its activities as: “HELPING ORPHANS AND WIDOWS IN AFGHANISTAN ON MONTHLY BASIS FINANCIALLY.” Its charitable objects are: “3. The objects of the CIO are:the relief of poverty, relief of sickness and the advancement of education in Afghanistan with a focus on the needs children, those widowed and others in necessitous circumstances.” In the year to 31 Jan 2025 it reported income of £1,607 and spending of £11.7k.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,607
Latest spending
£11.7k
- What it funds
- General charitable purposesPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to organisationsProvides buildings / facilities / open space
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2025 | £1,607 | £11.7k |
| 31 Jan 2024 | £4,290 | £2,047 |
| 31 Jan 2023 | £7,836 | £6,326 |
| 31 Jan 2022 | £9,670 | £4,926 |
| 31 Jan 2021 | £18.9k | £15.3k |
Charitable objects
3. The objects of the CIO are:the relief of poverty, relief of sickness and the advancement of education in Afghanistan with a focus on the needs children, those widowed and others in necessitous circumstances.
Where it operates
Afghanistan
- Trustees
- 3
What Real Hope funds
Real Hope is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and provides buildings / facilities / open space. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Jan 2025, it spent £40.3k in total.
How to apply to Real Hope
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Real Hope in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Real Hope
Is Real Hope open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Real Hope is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Real Hope fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Afghanistan.
Does Real Hope give grants to individuals?
The Charity Commission register records that Real Hope makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.
How much does Real Hope give each year?
The register does not break out Real Hope's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Jan 2025 was £11.7k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £8,058 a year.
How large is Real Hope?
In its latest reported year Real Hope reported income of £1,607 and spending of £11.7k.
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